Derailment halts Mymensingh-Netrokona rail link

Mymensingh to Netrokona rail links were disrupted as a train’s engine derailed at Gouripur outer signal today.

The Netrokona bound local train was heading towards Mymensingh when the incident took place at 11:55am. 

Rail communication between Mymensingh and Netrokona has stopped as a result, reports our correspondent quoting Sub Inspector Abu Zafar of Mymensingh Railway Police Station.

Rescuers are trying to resume the communication in the routes, said the SI.

Three ltrains including Balaka and Mohua and a local one are stuck in different stations due to this derailment, added the police official.